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Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... Fuels and Channeled Resources, the waste matrix and finished rolls being generated during various live demonstrations on the show floor will be collected for conversion to fuel pellets. Visit the Ecovillage ...

Splicing/Rewinding | Samsung Gumbak Invests in Third Martin RMAP

(Carton Box)

June 11, 2012, ... to make manual splices. Such stoppages incur wasted production time, labor, and material waste. This material waste is generated from two primary sources: substrate that is lost due to slowing down, stopping, ...

DuPont Awards | Packaging that Reduces Food Waste Captures Top Prize

(Carton Box)

May 09, 2012, ... food maintains its nutritional value and freshness,” said William J. Harvey, president of DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers. “In the face of a growing population with limited resources, food waste ...

Barrier Coating Launched by NanoPack

(Coating/Laminating)

March 06, 2012, ... sustainability programs with source reduction and elimination of highly chlorinated alternative coatings, and it will compost with current bio-film products. The new coating has been approved for indirect ...

Mondi Stresses Innovation in Corrugated

(Carton Box)

February 29, 2012, ... natural resources; EASY, for convenience and easy handling combined with excellent design; and SMART for outstanding solutions with intelligent features. "With this new approach, we're offering a greater ...

Pet Food Packaging: Evolution, Revolution & Innovation

(Flexpack)

August 18, 2011, ... In more US households, Fido or Fluffy has reached status levels where the time, effort, and resources expended for their wellbeing is unprecedented. While there is significant variation in how indulgent ...

Send EPA Comments on MSW & Sustainable Materials Management

(Green Converting)

August 03, 2011, ... of these materials through recycling, waste minimization and source reduction. The Agency has issued a Federal Register notice asking for comments on these aspects of measurement and provided a deadline ...

Package Design: Make an Impact

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ...  Pacific Perfumes has integrated sustainability into its business from day one. The 100% natural solid perfumes are housed in beech wood pots sourced from sustainable forests. Founders Francesca Brice ...

Education Training: School's in Sessio

(Trends/Management)

July 31, 2011, ... suppliers - do best. Resource Info Nordmeccanica | www.nordmeccanica.com Henkel | www.henkelna.com Clemson Univ. | www.clemson.edu DiTrolio Flexographic Inst. | www.flexotraining.com ...

Methane Gas for Fuel Is Clean Solution

(Green Converting)

June 30, 2011, PAINESVILLE, OH | NOVA Chemicals is using landfill methane gas as a significant fuel source at its Painesville facility. The clean-energy landfill gas PAINESVILLE, OH | NOVA Chemicals is using landfill ...

Europe Faces Plastic Bag Bans

(Yo's Yarns)

June 21, 2011, ... the environment and save resources if we collect as many products as possible and recycle them. Europe’s population should be made aware of this. In addition, plastic bags can be used several times without ...

Roll-Sleeve Film: Helping Shape Brand Identity

(Label/Tape)

May 10, 2011, ... product because of an ad they saw on TV, radio, print media, or online source. The research also indicated that 70% of brand decisions are made in-store (not what product to buy but which brand to buy), ...

Resin Cuts Scrap

(Flexpack)

April 30, 2011, ... rates, shorter cycles, reduced scrap rates, shorter startups, and higher operating efficiencies. Also said to provide improved polymer melt strength and opportunities for source reduction via downgauging ...

Coating Matters: Steam-The Cure for Curl

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2011, ... sources of contaminated product. This can be avoided by using an enclosed and sealed steam applicator, which safely removes excess steam and has a heated exterior shell to prevent condensation from occurring ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2011, ... gain on both sides of the sheet. Transfer metallizing achieves source reduction by eliminating a metallized film layer while offering superior aesthetics and minimal warping. Hit the Floor Shining ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Coating/Laminating)

March 17, 2011, ... back. Transfer metallizing is said to help the relatively lightweight insert lay flat because it permits moisture loss and gain on both sides of the sheet. Transfer metallizing achieves source reduction ...

Experience Speaks: Jeffrey Brandt

(Trends/Management)

January 31, 2011, ... interpret financial reports. What's the key to retaining good employees? Create a success-minded environment and give people the room and resources they need to achieve. This includes calling out ...

Core Savings

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

December 31, 2010, ... the need for and cost of handling and disposing waste material. An important aspect of sustainability is the responsible use of resources. Minimizing the amount of material discarded from a roll of ...

In-Mold Breaks the Mold

(Label/Tape)

October 31, 2010, ... Margarita Mix deserves Best Part Design, submitted and molded by Ropak Packaging, which utilizes its patent-pending Diamond Weave Technology. The tub results in a 33% source reduction and 38% reduction ...

Green Bay Packaging Becomes Green Professional

(Coating/Laminating)

September 14, 2010, ... and institutions that are committed to sustainability. The program also provides informed resources between businesses and sustainability initiatives, enabling better decisions that lead to reduced ...